china

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Unless organizations develop clear strategies, A.I. in the workplace becomes a bull in a china shop—with those who never even wanted it tasked with cleaning up the mess.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The china cabinet was discounted to $60 at the Santa Monica Antique and Vintage Market because it was missing some glass pieces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

He flings his lunch against the wall, shattering a piece of Nancy Reagan’s china and leaving a trail of ketchup and hamburger grease on the wallpaper and faux gilt sconce recently procured from Home Depot.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

Donation Only: In this category, for instance, are certain popular china patterns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

‘And why we’re feeding them off the best china when we’ve eaten scraps for dinner for months?’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler